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Psychology at Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,143/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

ROI 15.6x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #146 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$514K	$512K	$477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.7x	15.6x	14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	43	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,456

-2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,793

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,511

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,143 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 15.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,793 against $32,143/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Indiana University-South Bend ranks #146 among 926 Psychology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $32,143-to-$48,511 earnings arc over five years reflects a 51% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Indiana University-South Bend

Indiana University-South Bend has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 3,807 students in South Bend, IN. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Industrial-organizational psychologists $109,840/yr

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at Indiana University-South Bend?

At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at Indiana University-South Bend?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Indiana University-South Bend one of the best schools for Psychology?

Among 926 Psychology programs, Indiana University-South Bend's #146 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →